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'Janmashtami' celebrated with enthusiasm in J-K's Samba and Udhampur

Samba/Udhampur (J-K), Aug 25 (ANI): Locals in Samba and Udhampur regions of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) celebrated 'Janmashtami' with sheer joy and enthusiasm. Janmashtami celebrates birth of Lord Krishna, the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu. Locals were seen going to their usual selves in Samba and Udhampur, even as the state is going through partial restrictions ahead of the revocation of Article 370 on Aug 05.

VHP organizes 'Rath Yatra' on occasion of 'Janmashtami' in Gujarat's Rajkot

Rajkot (Gujarat), Aug 25 (ANI): Vishva Hindu Parishad organised Gujarat's biggest 'Rath Yatra' on the occasion of 'Janmashtami' on August 24. 'Rath Yatra' was flagged off by Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala. Yatra passed in the city for about 26 km with great pomp and show. Hundreds of people participated in the yatra. 'Janmashtami' is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Amphetamine tablets worth over Rs 10 crore seized in Manipur's Thoubal

Thoubal (Manipur), Aug 25 (ANI): Custom officials in Manipur's Thoubal on Saturday seized one lakh Amphetamine tablets said to be worth Rs 10 crore. The tablets, also called R7 drug, were seized by the anti-smuggling unit of the customs divisions, Imphal, from Hefajuddin (23), a resident of Liolong Haireibi. The tablets were packed in 10 packets of 10,000 pills each. A case has been registered against the accused under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act 1985. Further investigation to nab the other offenders of the case is going on.

Is Apple planning to launch a new Watch that is actually old?

New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): The upcoming Apple Watch may not be what everyone is expecting it to be. The company is rumoured to launch a new version of an Apple Watch that may or may not be in addition to a new Series 5. More than one model is expected when Apple releases its smartwatch at the September event. For the first time, a titanium version is also speculated, suggesting either the material will be used for a new edition or to upgrade the existing model, Cnet reports. Meanwhile, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Japan Displays will supply the OLED screens for the Series 5 Apple Watch due in the second half of 2019. The upcoming model is expected to feature glucose and blood pressure monitoring features, and sleep tracking.

Ind vs WI: 'I don't like spinners to settle down', says KL Rahul

Antigua, Aug 25 (ANI): After winning the toss on Day 1 of the first test match and putting India to bat, the hosts (West Indies) utilised the bowling conditions well. But, at the end of day 3, India is leading by 260 runs and score of the Men in Blue is 185/3 in 72 overs. While addressing the post match press conference in Antigua, the wicket-keeper batsman of the Indian Cricket Team, KL Rahul, said, "I have always been a player who likes to play shots against the spinners and I don't like them to settle down." "As you play more maybe you understand when to use your shots more than anything else. It is not just that you will never play the shot but when to use it comes with experience."

Insomnia linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke: Study

New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): People suffering from insomnia may have a higher risk of coronary artery ailment, heart failure, and stroke, suggests a study. The study was published in the journal-Circulation. Previous observational studies have found an association between insomnia, which affects up to 30 per cent of the general population, and an increased risk of developing heart disease and stroke. However, the observational studies were unable to determine whether insomnia is a cause, or if it is just associated with them. In this first-of-its-kind study on insomnia, Larsson and a colleague applied Mendelian randomisation, a technique that uses genetic variants known to be connected with a potential risk factor such as insomnia, to reduce bias in the results. The 1.3 million participants with or without heart disease and stroke were drawn from four major public studies and groups. Researchers found genetic variants for insomnia were associated with significantly higher odds of coronary

Watch: Tiger found dead in Maharashtra's Chandrapur

Chandrapur (Maharashtra), Aug 25 (ANI): A tiger was found dead in Gondpipri Tehsil of Chandrapur municipality of Maharashtra on night of August 24. The reason for the death of the wild animal is yet to be ascertained. Authorities are expected to initiate an investigation to find the reasons behind the death of the tiger. Recently, The United Nations had commended India for its efforts to successfully increase the numbers of the national animal which rose to 2,967, according to All India Tiger Estimation-2018 report.

Film fraternity members pay tribute to Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): Members of Indian film fraternity including veterans Sharmila Tagore and Sanjay Khan paid their tribute to former union minister Arun Jaitley, who passed away on August 24 at AIIMS Delhi, at his house. Popular lyricist and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Chairperson, Prasoon Joshi, too offered condolences on the demise of the senior BJP leader. Jaitley, who passed away at the age of 66, had served as the finance minister in the previous BJP government between 2014 and 2019. He will be cremated on August 25 at the Nigambodh Ghat in the national capital.

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel inaugurates Gondwara Railway over bridge in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Aug 25 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated Gondwara-Gudihiyari Railway over bridge in capital city Raipur on August 24. This over bridge has been constructed at a cost of Rs 51.62 lakh. While speaking to media on this occasion, Bhupesh Baghel said, "I wish to congratulate the local people over here as this bridge will help them in transporting from one place to another. I also want to wish the ministers and local officials for the same project." He also paid his tribute to former union minister Arun Jaitley and added, "He (Arun Jaitley) served the nation while working in different departments. We will remember him for his contribution." The total length of over bridge is 475 meters and width is 13 meters while the approach road to Gudhiyari is 130 meters and towards Gondwara it is 141 meters.

Male elephant 'Naganna' dies in Karnataka's Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Aug 25 (ANI): A male elephant died in Karnataka's Shivamogga on August 23. 'Naganna', 35, died at the Sakrebyle Elephant Camp in Shivamogga. Reason of the death of is yet to be known. Detailed investigation by several teams of the wildlife expert is underway in this regard.

Arun Jaitley's 'untimely' death a great loss for nation: Baba Ramdev

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Aug 25 (ANI): While condoling the death of former union finance minister Arun Jaitley, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev said the untimely death of the senior BJP leader is a great loss for the country. Speaking to media, he said, "Today, the country has lost a great leader. Jaitley's death is an irreparable loss to the country. It is a personal loss. I cannot forget the personal relations with me and Patanjali. I pay my tribute to him on behalf of the whole nation and Patanjali family." "I have been discussing various issues with him for the last 12 years. He took great decisions like demonetisation," Ramdev added. Arun Jaitley passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on August 24. He was 66-years-old. His mortal remains will be cremated at Nigam Bodh Ghat in New Delhi on August 25.

MP: Widow living in dilapidated house with 2 blind kids pleads for govt help

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), Aug 25 (ANI): A widow in Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh who is living in a dilapidated house with her two children who are blind from birth, is appealing the government to help her as she has no means of earning a livelihood. "I have grown old - unable to work for a living as I have to look after my two kids. My husband is dead - my elder son was killed in a car accident. I only have these two kids, who are blind from birth and nothing else," Pramila Bai narrated her story to ANI. Pramila's daughter Reena said the house in which they are living is on verge of collapsing, and complained that they have not received any help under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Balrampur's District Collector (DC) Sanjeev Kumar Jha, took cognizance of the case and said, "I have directed officials of Social Welfare Department to help them in every possible way. They will look after their problems of pension, food, education and other problems and will inform me. After looking at t

Krishna Janmashtami: Devotees celebrate 'Janmotsav' across nation with full fervour

Mumbai/ Mathura (UP)/ Kanpur (UP)/ New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): On the auspicious occasion of 'Krishna Janmashtami', large numbers of devotees flocked to International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple in the national capital and Mumbai's Girgaon. 'Krishna Janmashtami' celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Meanwhile, Janmashtami was being celebrated at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura. Various artists performed cultural activities on the occasion of Janmashtami in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. Janmashtami is an important Hindu festival, which is celebrated all over India with major celebrations taking place in Mathura and Vrindavan, the two places intricately associated with the birth and youth of Lord Krishna.

Senior BJP leaders pay tribute to Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman paid tribute to former union finance minister Arun Jaitley. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid wreath on his and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's behalf, on mortal remains of Jaitley. Veteran Bharartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani also paid tribute to late Jaitley. Union Minister Piyush Goyal also arrived to pay tribute to late BJP leader.

Govt to hold Block Development Council elections across JandK: Rohit Kansal

Srinagar (JandK), Aug 24 (ANI): Center government is planning to held elections of Block Development Council in Jammu and Kashmir. "There has been an important decision taken regarding holding elections to the Block Development Council, as the next step towards operationalising and institutionalising Panchayati Raj mechanism in the state," said, JandK Planning Commission's Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal in a press conference. "Elections would be held at 316 Block Development Councils across JandK. The 1st step to conduct reservation exercise completed in the Valley and in last stage in Jammu. By end of September, we should be able to complete the exercise," told Sheetal Nanda, Secretary of JandK's Rural Development Department.

PM Modi meets Bahrainian counterpart

Manama (Bahrain), Aug 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bahrain's capital city Manama on August 24. He met Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the PM of Bahrain. This is the first-ever visit by an Indian PM to Bahrain. PM Modi is on three nation visit to France, UAE and Bahrain.

President Kovind pays tribute to Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind arrived at residence of former finance minister Arun Jaitley to pay tribute. Late Jaitley died at the age of 66 in New Delhi's AIIMS on August 24. He was admitted at AIIMS following health issues. Jaitley's last rites will be performed on Aug 25.

Devotees throng 'Krishna Janmbhumi' in UP's Mathura on occasion of 'Janmashtami'

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 24 (ANI): Celebration for 'Krishna Janmashtami' festival continued in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura. Krishna Janmbhumi was decorated and illuminated on the auspicious occasion. 'Krishna Janmashtami' celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Devotees thronged the place in large numbers to offer prayers to Radha and Krishna. Shops outside the temple were offering beautiful idols of 'Laddu Gopal'. Janmashtami is Hindu festival, which is celebrated all over the India. Major celebrations take place in Mathura and Vrindavan, the two places intricately associated with the birth and youth of Lord Krishna.

PM Modi departs for a two-day state visit to Bahrain

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Aug 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Bahrain from United Arab Emirates (UAE). Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan accompanied him to the airport. He is on a three-nation visit to France, UAE and Bahrain. Earlier, PM Modi was conferred with highest civilian award of UAE 'Order of Zayed'.

Amit Shah, JP Nadda pay tribute to late Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to former union finance minister Arun Jaitley, who passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, earlier today. Several BJP leaders and ministers also paid tribute.